Arasoi no Keifu
| 争いの系譜Arasoi no KeifuThe Genealogy of Conflict | |
 
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| Length | 6:33 |
| Type | Vocal |
| Release Date | 1 August 2007 |
| Band | Sound Horizon |
| Label | KING RECORDS |
The Genealogy of Conflict (in Japanese 争いの系譜, Arasoi no Keifu) is the first track on Sound Horizon's story maxi Seisen no Iberia.
Lyrics
There existed an icy blue stone bestowed by God
The legend of the ancient sages who used that stone
To seal the fire demon was passed down in song
But now...the location of that stone...was unknown to all...
“Heading west for long years...the never-ending journey of wandering...
Now...look carefully at Iberia in holy war...the history of conflicts.
Saranda...”
“I understand.”
“Trin...”
“As you wish...”
“Enja...”
“Yes, Master Tsadi.”
“After General Ramirez----------!!!”
—o, God[Dios]!
Reconquista → Reconquista → Reconquista！Goodbye...[adios]
Reconquista → Reconquista → Reconquista！Ah...God![dios]
Reconquista → Reconquista → Reconquista！We part here...[adios]
Reconquista → Reconquista → Reconquista！Ah...our God![dios]
Reconquista → Reconquista → Recover our lands！
【The Old Testament Story】
God first created man from soil
Then crafted woman from his rib
“The snake’s sweet words. Driven from paradise, man wanders in the wilderness.”
The elder brother ploughed fields; the younger brother raised lambs
The history of conflicts began here
“Offerings to God...fruits bore by the earth...a lamb’s firstborn...atonement by blood...anger and hatred...sparked a murderous intent...in other words, fratricide.”
Henceforth...why can’t mankind put an end...
To the negative chain of repeated conflicts?
Who should a weak person like me hate? Ah...someone please tell me...
『The chronicles of history is as rapid as the blink of an eye-』
The diaspora ancient oracle, and Gitanous sisters.
The scales of Layla, influenced by Moro and Ibero.
In times of happiness, nobody realizes
That the one who quietly turns the wheel is 《The Sixth Goddess》[destiny]
In times of unhappiness, it’s too late to realize
That the one who sinks the world into an eroding hell is also《The Sixth Goddess》[destiny]
The girl ran out barefooted; the moonlight shone palely over the stone pavements
I don’t want to stay home anymore. My feet don’t even hurt anymore.
Towards somewhere away from here...towards whereabouts unknown...
『History is as rapid as the blink of an eye-』
Running through an era of anger and hatred, she shattered in the moonlit night
“Fire-!”
A cold dank dungeon. A man in the grip of a coma.
The lost flame revealed in his soul. He awakened with ruby eyes.
He asked the girl. The reply was 'Layla'.
("What’s your name?") (“My name is Layla.”)
She returned the question. His reply was cryptic.
(“What’s your name?”)
She proclaimed him a demon. He laughed mysteriously.
(“Shaytan.”)
Perched upon the precipice, she shows no fear...
『History is as rapid as the blink of an eye-』
Choosing the era of pain and sadness, I took his hand
If you are resolved to drink the bitter poison of cruel『Eternity』, then let’s live on together
“...even though I’m not allowed to die as a human...
...still...I-”
Translated by Defade.
Information
Summary
Vocals
- Shaytãn
- RIKKI (Saranda, Lead, Chorus)
- YUUKI (Layla, Lead, Chorus)
- KAORI (Enja, Lead, Chorus)
- REMI (Trin, Lead, Chorus)
- Jimang (Master Tsadi, Chorus)
Voices
Musicians
Computer Programming: Revo
Guitars: Shingo Jake Saito
Acoustic Piano & Keyboards: Kenichiro Shinzawa
Bass: Atsushi Hasegawa
Drums: Ken☆Ken
Percussions: Naomi Ishikawa
Harp: Tomonori Asakawa
Flute: Ryo Asakawa
Solo Violin: Ittetsu Gen
Gen Ittetsu Strings
〈1st Violin〉 Ittetsu Gen, Yoshiko Kaneko, Takuya Mori, Kiyo Kido, Takao Ochiai, Ayo Ito
〈2nd Violin〉 Yuko Kajitani, Daisuke Kadowaki, Crusher Kimura, Maki Nagata
〈Viola〉 Fumiko Aoki, Masayoshi Fujimura
〈Cello〉 Masahiro Tanaka, Kaori Morita
Trumpet: Eric Miyashiro, Koji Nishimura, Masahiko Suganami
Trombone: Yuzo Kataoka, Hiroki Sato, Yoshiaki Hashimoto
Horn: Atsushi Doyama, Yo Okamura, Kenta Yasuda, Nozomu Segawa
Choir: Aya Suzuki, Reiko Koshino, Sayuri Uchino, Sonoko Kajiya, Misako Shin, Kanako Sumino, Hirokazu Uno, Tomoki Shinkai, Daigo Abe, Kengo Horie, Kazuhiko Hamada, Satofumi Suyama
Sound Effect: Hirokazu Ebisu (Walla-Works,inc.)
Production
Sound Producer: Revo
Producer: Koji Takahashi (Rap Products)
Director: Mayumi Takagi (Rap Products)
Recording Engineers: Tomotaka Saka (Wonder Station Inc.)
Assistant Engineers: Akihiro Tabuchi (Wonder Station Inc.), Itsutaka Takusagawa (Triumph)
Mixing Engineer: Tomotaka Saka (Wonder Station Inc.)
Mastering Engineer: Yukie Fuse (Bernie Grundman Mastering)
Recording Studio: Wonder Station, Triumph
Mixing Studio: Wonder Station
Mastering Studio: Bernie Grundman Mastering
Booklet Illustration: Yokoyan
Design: Takafumi Kitsuda (KING RECORDS)
Art Work Coordination: Yoriko Kamano (KING RECORDS)
Desk: Takako Saito (Rap Products)
A&R: Shinya Yamada (KING RECORDS)
Artist Promotion: Makoto Kimata (KING RECORDS)
Sales Promotion: Emiko Hosoda (KING RECORDS)
Superviser: Masato Asanuma (KING RECORDS)
Executive Producer: Koji Shimana (KING RECORDS)